Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Mahmud Bilingual Silver Dirhams, Mahmudpur/Lahore, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins998-1030
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Obverse of Mahmud bilingual silver dirhams, Mahmudpur/Lahore (998-1030, 2.84 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B75-002- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 2.81-2.84 g
- Diameter
- 19 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Bilingual type. Arabic shahada and titles on one side; Sanskrit/Sharada legend rendering Islamic profession and Mahmud’s name on other
| Denomination | Mahmud Bilingual Dirhams |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Mahmud bilingual |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Mahmud bilingual is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.